KVH Industries: Recurring Revenues on Verge of Ramping Up

A New York presenter likes KVH Industries' prospects (NASDAQ: KVHI, $14.26). This provider of mobile communication services for commercial ships worldwide has completed an initial buildout of its marine global network and is now able to deliver internet and mobile services for the vast majority of shipping routes. KVHI has the most compact and the easiest to install system in the space. Recurring airtime revenues are the best part of the story. KVH's system has been installed on 1,000 ships so far, but the total market opportunity is 130,000 ships. At $2,000/month/unit, incremental earnings from airtime charges can add up very quickly. A recent new contract with Coast Guard underscores the advantages of KVH's offering and boosts the company's credibility.